Renters and homeowners who were financially impacted by COVID-19 can access applications for rent and mortgage relief starting June 29. The applications will be available by clicking on a red CARES banner on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) website at https://www.phfa.org/pacares/. Renters can receive up to $750 a month, homeowners $1,000 a month, for six months, during [...]

The Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team announces the following food pantry and meal locations for July: July PFIT (002) July PFIT Span

Pennsylvania is extending unemployment compensation for residents by an additional 13 weeks.  Read the full announcement and see eligibility requirements here.

Info from Life Transforming Ministries: Life Transforming Ministries has scheduled additional times and locations for free tax drop offs between now and July 15th.   Could you kindly help us get the word out.  We’ve added many dates and times since our last email. Our Coatesville, Phoenixville and Pottstown sites will operate as Rapid Drop Off [...]

Information provided by Life Transforming Ministries Life Transforming Ministries’ VITA program will be offering free tax preparation help to low and moderate income households this Saturday, 6/27, from 9am to 2pm at the following locations— Orion Communities 237 Bridge St Phoenixville, PA 19460   Family Services 1976 E High St Pottstown PA 19464   Taxpayers will [...]

A message from the Chester County Health Department regarding the WIC Program:   First and foremost, on behalf of the Chester County WIC Program I wanted to thank all of our partners and friends for the incredible support that has been extended to the WIC program and its participants during this unprecedented pandemic. In a [...]

The Chester County Health Department and Department of Emergency Services are partnering to expand availability of COVID-19 testing in Chester County. Starting June 8th, PCR (nasal swab) diagnostic testing will be available at multiple locations. This testing is prioritized for individuals with symptoms or who have had a close contact with someone who has COVID-19. [...]

Alianzas is celebrating 10 years of service to the community with a virtual festival on Saturday, July 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.  More info in this flyer -- 2020 FESTIVAL FLYER Eng.

[Below is information from Gaudenzia's press release.] 1-833-976-HELP(4357) Gaudenzia has launched The Treatment and Recovery Hotline! Our new Hotline offers screened linkage to treatment facilities across Pennsylvania for the entire spectrum of care, including detox/withdrawal management, residential treatment, co-occurring residential treatment, outpatient treatment services, women and children’s services, and other programs tailored to specialty populations. [...]